IGCSE Physical Education (0995) — May–June 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 2 marks

Identify each type of anxiety described. The performer sweats, has a nervous feeling in their stomach and an increase in heart rate. The performer suffers fear, worry, doubt or…

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Question 2 · 5 marks

Hypertrophy is a long-term effect of regular exercise on the heart. Describe hypertrophy of the heart and explain how it may benefit performance.

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Question 3 · 10 marks

Complete the table to show components of fitness and a recognised test that could be used to measure each component of fitness. component of fitness recognised test --- --- power…

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Question 4 · 10 marks

The diagram shows the performance of a weight-training exercise (a person lying on a bench pressing a barbell upward). Identify two principles of overload. Describe an example of…

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Question 5 · 5 marks

Companies may be chosen to sponsor a global event such as the Olympic Games. Suggest advantages and disadvantages of being a sponsor of a global event such as the Olympic Games.

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Question 6 · 8 marks

Complete the table to show the name of each bone, the location of each bone, and the classification of each bone. name of the bone location of the bone classification of the bone…

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Question 7 · 4 marks

Red blood cells are a component of blood. They contain haemoglobin to transport oxygen. Identify two other components of blood. Describe a different function of each component.

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Question 8 · 6 marks

Describe the difference between an isotonic muscle contraction and an isometric muscle contraction.

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Question 9 · 5 marks

Carbohydrate is a nutrient that provides energy. State another nutrient that provides energy. Identify a food source rich in that nutrient.

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Question 10 · 8 marks

Explain how each of the following factors can affect a performer's skill level: - age and maturity - culture - arousal conditions - motivation.

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Question 11 · 8 marks

The diagram shows the sports development pyramid with four levels. The top level is 'elite', the second level is labelled A, the third level is 'participation', and the bottom…

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Question 12 · 8 marks

Identify the three stages of a warm up.

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Question 13 · 7 marks

Identify the structures A, B and C in the table to complete the pathway of air into the body. The table shows: mouth/nasal passage → A → bronchi → B → C

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Question 14 · 3 marks

One short-term effect of exercise on a performer is an increase in heart rate. Describe three other short-term effects of exercise.

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Question 15 · 11 marks

The diagram shows a performer pushing off from the take-off board when long jumping. Identify which class of lever is being used as the foot pushes off the take-off board.

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